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Episode 30, 11 MIN 50 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Love Life of the Mountain Brushtail Possum
Behavioural ecologist Dr Jenny Martin explains how studying Australia's Mountain Brushtail Possum has helped us understand how ecological change affects animal mating behaviour. This is the second of our "Summer Season of Science" mini series. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington.
Dr Jenny Martin - is an Ecological Zoologist with the Department of Zoology
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Episode 29, 12 MIN 15 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Engineering Ice Cream
Chemical Engineer Dr Ray Dagastine explains the crucial role of emulsions and surfactants in everyday items like shampoo and ice cream. The first of our special "Up Close Summer Season of Science". With host Dr Shane Huntington.
Dr Ray Dagastine - is a Chemical Engineer with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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Episode 28, 28 MIN 17 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Post-Natal Depression Across Cultures
Post-natal, or perinatal, depression is found beyond the wealthy, Europeanised societies with which this phenomenon is usually associated. In this podcast, Assoc Prof Jane Fisher of the Key Centre for Women's Health discusses PND and its incidence in poorer countries, especially Vietnam. With host Sian Prior.
Assoc Prof Jane Fisher - is a Clinical Psychologist and is the coordinator of postgraduate education and training at the Key Center for Women's Health in Society.
Dr Tran Tuan - is Director of the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Episode 27, 18 MIN 48 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Mindful Leadership
Prof Amanda Sinclair talks about how mindfulness contributes to effective leadership. With Sian Prior.
Amanda Sinclair - is Foundation Professor of Management (Diversity and Change) at the Melbourne Business School.
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Episode 26, 20 MIN 04 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Post-Soviet Crime and Its Impact Abroad
Prof Leslie Holmes examines the wide-ranging impact of organised crime in post-Communist Russia and Eastern Europe. With host Sian Prior.?
Guest: Prof Leslie Holmes, School of Natural Resource Management
Topic: Former Soviet Union, Central Eastern Europe and the internationalization of crime
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Episode 25, 19 MIN 39 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Abundance And Extinction: Species Under Pressure
Prof Nigel Stork talks to podcast host Dr Shane Huntington about the crisis of global extinction of species, its bio-historical backdrop, and a future of reduced diversity.
Guest: Prof Nigel Stork, School of Natural Resource Management
Topic: Global Extinction of Species
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Episode 24, 24 MIN 50 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Simon Phillips: Theater is No Drama
Simon Phillips joins Up Close host Sian Prior for a wide-ranging discussion of the role of theatre in contemporary society, and its continuing relevance in the digital age.
Guest: Simon Phillips, Artistic Director of the Melbourne Theatre Company
Topic: Contemporary theatre
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Episode 23, 26 MIN 51 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
India and China, Globalized
Dr Pradeep Taneja and Dr Salim Lakha discuss how globalisation is shaping India and China. With Sian Prior.
Guests:
Dr Pradeep Taneja, School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology
Dr Salim Lakha, School of Social and Environmental EnquiryTopic: The effects of globalization on India and China
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Episode 22, 31 MIN 12 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Geopolitics of Climate Change
Dr Peter Christoff explores the global politics of climate change with Sian Prior.
Guest: Dr Peter Christoff, School of Social and Environmental Enquiry.
Topic: Geopolitics of Climate Change
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Episode 21, 31 MIN 31 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Barry Tuckwell: A Life with French Horn
Triple Grammy nominee, Professor Barry Tuckwell, chats with Sian Prior about his art and life.
Guest: Professor Barry Tuckwell, OBE and AC from the Faculty of Music
Topic: A Life with French HornNote: For legal reasons, this episode will not be available as an on-demand stream. It continues to be available as a podcast and as a download. We regret the inconvenience caused.
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